Category: Past Featured Volunteer

Ann Marie Nordgren views volunteering not only as a way to help others, but as an opportunity to learn from those who are vulnerable, and expand one’s own perspective. Ann Marie’s journey in serving others began with her family in Ohio. She grew up in a large, catholic family, received a catholic education, where serving...

Hillary Cohen Hirschhorn believes everyone can make a difference when they volunteer! This Los Angeles-based Producer in the film and television industry has been key to the production of NCIS Los Angeles for years. During COVID, she observed grocery store workers, food sitting on the shelves with no buyers, and foresaw upcoming food shortages. She...

On the Road to Give Back: Idella’s Journey By: Eden Bollschweiler Idella Hansen, a seasoned truck driver with over 54 years of experience, always knew she belonged on the open road. “I started when I was a very young lady, driving vehicles since I was 11 years old,” Idella says with a grin. It was...

Shavonya Washington has always had a big heart, and even before she started volunteering, she shared it with her community. From being her parents’ full-time caregiver to serving as a healthcare professional, she has a knack for taking care of others. In 2009 Shavonya was looking for a life change and a community that shared...